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2014 Map of Funny Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Funny Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ochoco National Forest and Malhuer National Forest converge in this high-elevation corner of Grant County, where the landscape is defined by its complex hydrology and isolated summits. The drainage network is dense, featuring numerous named water sources such as Frankies Cabin Spring, Thursday Spring, and Bull Creek Spring that feed into the headwaters of Brisbois Cr and Swamp Cr. These water points were essential markers for early stockmen and forest rangers navigating the high country.

Funny Butte and Little Funny Butte serve as prominent landmarks near the western boundary, while the broad Sage Hen Flat and Green Mtn dominate the central terrain. Transport through this portion of the Blue Mountains is limited to rugged routes like Izee-Paulina Ln and CR-63, reflecting the area's primary use for timber management and seasonal grazing. The map meticulously documents the transition between forest districts, providing a precise look at the 21st-century boundaries and natural features of this remote interior.